India Introduces 20-Year Tax Incentive to Attract Foreign Cloud Providers and Strengthen Data Infrastructure
India is not just opening doors for foreign cloud giants it’s building a global digital playground, reshaping the cloud economy and creating opportunities for startups.
Pakistan Startup Fund (PSF) and Indus AI Week 2026: A Practical Guide for Founders Navigating Funding and Scale
With equity-free capital on the table and a national AI push underway, February 2026 could define the next growth cycle for Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. For Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, February 2026 marks a pivotal moment. The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) has moved beyond policy discussions to execute a decisive “Capital + Capability” strategy aimed […]
WEF Insights from Davos 2026 for Pakistan’s AI and Startup Ecosystem
WEF Davos 2026 made one thing clear: the global AI economy is no longer betting on potential. It is rewarding discipline, execution, and startups that are ready to scale responsibly and Pakistan is at a defining crossroads. The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos made one thing unambiguous: the global conversation around artificial […]
Indus AI Week 2026: Pakistan’s Defining Moment in Artificial Intelligence
Indus AI Week 2026 signals a shift: AI in Pakistan is moving from ambition to execution. Pakistan is taking a decisive step toward positioning itself in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape with the launch of Indus AI Week 2026 a government‑led, nationwide initiative designed to accelerate AI adoption, talent development, innovation, and policy alignment. […]
Applications Open for NIC Faisalabad Cohort 8 – Your Chance to Scale Your Startup!
Applications for NIC Faisalabad Cohort 8 are now open, here’s your chance to grow your startup and take it to the next level! The National Incubation Center (NIC) Faisalabad is one of Pakistan’s leading government-funded tech incubators, designed to support innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into scalable businesses. Backed by the Ministry […]
Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction 2026: A Strategic Analysis of Delays, Risks, and What Must Be Done
Since Pakistan first began discussing 5G deployment, expectations have consistently outpaced reality. As of early 2026, the nation is again preparing to auction 5G spectrum but only after years of delays that have stunted digital infrastructure development, reduced telecom quality, and risked significant economic loss. This article dissects the root causes of delay, the current […]
LEAP 2026: Why the World’s Biggest Tech Gathering Matters for Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem
From Riyadh to the world LEAP 2026 is where global capital, emerging technologies, and Pakistan’s startup ambitions intersect. As global capital, innovation, and talent increasingly converge around large technology platforms, LEAP 2026 has emerged as more than just a conference it is a barometer of where global tech is headed. Scheduled to take place 13–16 […]
PVARA and the Future of Pakistani Startups: From Grey Markets to Global Builders
Pakistan didn’t lack crypto adoption it lacked regulation. With the launch of PVARA, the country is turning grey-market participation into a regulated startup opportunity with global reach. With an estimated 30–40 million digital asset users and one of the highest global crypto adoption rates, Pakistan has long been an outlier: massive grassroots usage, but no […]
Pakistan startup funding in 2025: reading between the numbers
The $36.6 million raised in 2025 tells a deeper story not of recovery, but of an ecosystem learning where resilience truly lies. In 2025, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem showed signs of stabilization after multiple years of contraction. According to a newly released snapshot by Data Darbar, disclosed equity funding for startups rose to $36.6 million, a […]
PTCL–Telenor Deal: What It Means for Pakistan’s Telecom Future
This isn’t just a telecom deal. It’s a quiet reshaping of how Pakistan connects, competes, and builds its digital economy. Why This Deal Matters More Than It Seems When PTCL announced its intention to acquire Telenor Pakistan, the debate immediately gravitated toward labels merger, acquisition, consolidation, foreign exit. But focusing on terminology misses the larger […]